NURSE PRACTITIONER

City/State: Bronx, New York Grant Funded: No Department: OBGYN - Administration Bargaining Unit: NYSNA Work Shift: Day Work Days: DAYS VARY Scheduled Hours: Hours Vary Scheduled Daily Hours: Hours Vary Hourly Rate: $81.37 For positions that have only a rate listed, the displayed rate is the hiring rate but could be subject to change based on shift differential, experience, education or other relevant factors. To learn more about the "Montefiore Difference" - who we are at Montefiore and all that we have to offer our associates, please click here. This vacancy will be posted on internal Career Website for 10 work days. Associates are eligible to apply for a transfer after completion of one (1) year of service in their present position, with the following exception: an Associate who has received a written warning is not eligible for a transfer/promotion prior to six (6) months from date of issuance; an Associate who has been suspended is not eligible for transfer/promotion prior to one (1) year from date of suspension. Probationary period is four (4) months for full-time employees, and six (6) months for part-time employees. Reporting to the Medical Division Director and Nursing Leadership, the Clinical Nurse Practitioner (NP) is a key member of the Obstetrics and Gynecology Generalist Division clinical team and provides a full range of direct or collaborative obstetrical and gynecological health care services. The Nurse Practitioner will assess and provide care to a selected group of patients in collaboration with physicians. Also, will provide general gynecologic care including but not limited to annual well woman exams, pap smears, and contraceptive counseling among other comprehensive family planning duties; inpatient low risk obstetric evaluations, post-partum management; disability/return to work clearance, and same day gynecologic consultations. The incumbent will carry out the plan of care for their patient panel, participate in performance improvement activities, maintain professional practice standards and clinical expertise, and demonstrate leadership skills. The Clinical Nurse Practitioner also participates as an active member in team meetings, office flow improvement and QI/QA; documents all clinical activities accurately and in a timely manner per protocols and Joint Commission standards and collaborates with other healthcare professionals & sub-specialties inclusive of complex family planning; and other duties as assigned by the Medical Division Director and Nursing Leadership. Job Responsibilities * Performs and records a complete physical examination and gynecologic procedures per clinical standards * Obtains and records a complete health history * Orders, performs and interprets diagnostic procedures and tests within the scope of privileging * In collaboration with physicians and other health care providers, coordinates care of patients and evaluates plan of care and patient toward health goals and modifies plan of care accordingly * Other duties as assigned by department leadership Qualifications * Master's Degree or post Masters Certificate in specialty as a nurse practitioner; or a combination of education and experience that is acceptable to N.Y, State Education Department and the Director of Nursing and/ or Chairman of the Department, or Division Director * NYS License for registered Professional Nurse and current registration or valid permit to practice in New York State as an RN * Current NYS Nurse Practitioner certification and registration * National certification in nurse practitioner specialty (ie: ANCC or AANP) required * 2-5 years satisfactory Registered Professional Nurse experience * Previous experience working in OB-GYN & Women's Health Prenatal nonstress testing experience preferred Strong clinical skills and knowledge of obstetric care Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work collaboratively as part of a healthcare team Commitment to providing patient-centered care with compassion and empathy Montefiore Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore Medical Center will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.